THE 100 Theatre AppreciationCredit Hours: 3Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, an ACT Reading score of 18 or above, or an appropriate placement score. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099, an ACT English score of 20, or an appropriate placement score.+

An introduction to theatre as a performing art. Students study the audience, actor, critic, director, designer, and playwright through critical, social, and historical perspectives as they read plays and view both video and live performances. Note special topics sections which focus on Chicago theatre or offer short-term travel courses to New York, Canada, Greece, London, and other international theatre centers. Course is repeatable to 12 credits. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Fine Arts requirement. IAI Course Number: F1 907 Proficiency Credit Available (3 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available

SPECIAL NOTE: THE 100-151 - NEW YORK THEATRE TRIP - Discover Broadway, Off-Broadway and fringe theatre in the Big Apple! Credit students pay an additional $1,543.00 which covers hotel, airfare and theatre during the class trip to New York (March 27-30). Registration deadline: February 15.